As part of the RugbySafe support packages the RFU has the Activate exercise programme which is proven to prevent injuries and concussion as illustrated in this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b288WrLJXA&feature=youtu.be Although the video concentrates on junior players the programme is similarly effective on senior players. So, if you are having trouble raising teams due to injuries then instigating this simple programme may make your life easier and save the anxious Thursday evening phone calls trying to find enough fit players. If you are interested, the programme can be delivered by the RFU regional development officers. Please direct any expressions of interest to rugbysafe@crfu.co.uk and we will coordinate some sessions.
Adult Competitions Review Clubs Meeting
Alan Milliner, Cornwall Club Representative on the RFU Council, is to Chair a meeting, re the above, at Bodmin RFC on Monday 23rd March, commencing at 7 pm.
All club secretaries and club reps to the CRFU have been advised of this meeting by CRFU Secretary Terry Williams.
It is hoped to see someone representing each cornish club on the night.
Alan is keen to get a collective club view on the proposals so that he can best represent your views with the RFU.
Cornwall Girls Under 18s compete well at Devon Festival
Cornwall U.18’s travelled to Okehampton College for their second inter – county festival.
First game against Gloucestershire saw a tight first half, Gloucestershire showing up strongly in second stanza, the girls stuck to the task in heavy conditions.
In the second game against Somerset the girls started to hit their straps putting up an improved performance all round with a try being scored by Paige Clarke.
The third game was against the old enemy Devon. Our forwards dominated the first half owning scrums, rucking and mauling. They battled on throughout the game nearly getting a deserved score right at the death but they were sadly just denied. Devon winning by just a 5-0 margin.
Ronan getting his first taste of girls county matches aided by John Paul and first aiders.
Fantastic play from all the girls today looking forward to carrying it forward for our Cornwall festival in two weeks.
Unfortunately couple injuries wishing those a speedy recovery.
Bob Kennedy Memorial Match to take place this Saturday
Legendary Last England International from Camborne School of Mines to be remembered!
Over the years Camborne Rugby Club has enjoyed close links with the Camborne School of Mines and in 1980 the annual Bob Kennedy Cup match began.
The game takes place in memory of Bob Kennedy an England international who played for both clubs just after the 2nd World War and who tragically died in his native Rhodesia in 1979.
The fixture is being revived on 14th March 2020 after several years absence with a suitable celebration planned to mark 40 years since the inception.
The match will be played between Camborne Presidents XV and Camborne School of Mines with an 11.30 am kick off at Camborne’s Recreation Ground.
This is the first time the fixture has been played for more than 15 years and it is taking place thanks to the foresight and support of Dr Pat Foster, Director of Education Camborne School of Mines, Simon Griffiths, Chairman of the CSM Rugby Club and the Camborne Rugby Club’s President Bill Hussey & Vice Chairman Terry Williams,
Camborne RFC are also indebted to a number of past Camborne SOM students, lecturers and supporters who have generously donated funds towards the game and a post match celebration for more than 100 guests.
Bob Kennedy came to the Duchy shortly after the end of the 2nd World War as a 20 year old to study at the Camborne School of Mines. As an extremely talented player his prowess was soon recognised and more than a dozen appearances for Cornwall followed over the next three seasons that culminated in him winning three full caps for England in 1949.
Kennedy also turned out regularly for Camborne RFC and Club stalwart Ted Williams recalls vividly the elusive winger’s debut for the Cherry & Whites and the repercussions it caused.
Bob played his first match for Camborne against Redruth in front of a crowd of more than 4,000 on Feast Monday 1947. Two other CSM players, T.G.Williams and Peter Malan also featured in the home back division in what was a unique game being the first match to be broadcast on the radio post war, on what was then known as the West of England BBC.
Kennedy is pictured 2nd right back row in the team photo taken that day (see above).
Camborne won 13- 0 much to the consternation of their local rivals and the story goes that Redruth later complained to the Cornwall Rugby Football Union about the ‘School’ players turning out for ‘Town’. A bye law was subsequently introduced that CSM players could only play for other clubs out of term time.
Latest bulletin from RFU regarding coronavirus.
There have been a number of queries about whether we are putting out any information for clubs on the Coronavirus.
As a Union we will not be giving advice or guidance as the latest information is available via the Government website and is updated daily. It is important that clubs use the government’s guidance to inform their knowledge, available here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public?gclid=CjwKCAiAvonyBRB7EiwAadauqeYJ2mMvVaQkTC9HPUsOyQlxnV0e-1avnXWHM41AduzME9tzdXCk3xoCDlwQAvD_BwE
As tour season is approaching we advise clubs to monitor via the Government website the situation at their overseas proposed tour destination . The link can be found here.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
The following information may also be helpful for clubs.
It is up to individual clubs to decide internally if or how or what they communicate to their members.
Regards
RFU Safeguarding Team
Gool Peran Lowen
The Cornwall RFU, wishes everyone a Happy St. Piran’s Day, March 5th.
Onen hag Oll.
Headcase awareness
The RFU Headcase website https://www.englandrugby.com/participation/playing/headcase has a series of learning modules that are tailored for all levels of involvement from parent through to coach and it is CRFU’s aspiration that all involved within the game in Cornwall, whether player, parent or administrator, find the small amount of time to complete the appropriate module once per season. All club RugbySafe leads and CRFU team managers have been circulated the personal concussion story from a player in Lancashire and indeed a former player with the Cornish Pirates https://www.lancashirerugby.co.uk/images/James_Doherty_A_Headcase_Encounter.pdf as a timely reminder for us to ensure that we treat concussion properly so that all can enjoy a safe return to the game following a head injury. If you wish to know more please contact your club rugbysafe lead or rugbysafe@crfu.co.uk
Cornish duo selected for England Counties Under 18s
Following the the second round of divisional matches last weekend at Warwick, Cornish players, Eddie Pearce (Truro School & Newquay Hornets) and Declan Prowse (St. Just & Pirates Amateurs) were the only two players from the South West to be selected in the final squad to face Ireland Clubs & Schools in April.
Congratulations to them both and commiserations to the Cornish lads who didn’t make the squad, you can be proud, as we are, of your achievements this season.
Click on link to view the full squad and the thoughts of Team Manager, David Penberthy.
Cornwall U.17s name squad to face Dorset & Wilts U.17
This Sunday, 1st March, Cornwall Under 17s will play Dorset & Wilts Under 17s at Callywith College, Bodmin.
There will be two games played with the first game kicking off at 12:30 pm.
The selected squad is listed below.
Report on the Cornwall Girls U.18s festival at Cheltenham
Cornwall under 18’s girls (pictured above) made an early and long journey to Cheltenham Tigers RFC for the inter County festival against Gloucestershire, Somerset and Devon, writes Team Co-ordinator Melissa Rowe.
We might not have won a game but we made some history by putting points on the board in every single game.
With our first game being Gloucestershire, as this being the first game we all played together as a team and as one, I believe our first game was brilliant with the speed of the defensive line pushing them back over the game line with a score from Nadine Vincent putting points on the board.
Well into the second half keeping the ball in our possession when we had it. Keeping the opposition at a distance from their try line.
Going into the second game we know it would be hard due to it being Devon, as heads dropped knowing that it was a rivalry between the teams getting a penalty over the post as 3 point on the board by Betty Mathews so not leaving the pitch with nothing gave the girls a bit of a boost.
Within the game the defensive line could have been better working as a line slowing the ball when in our possession.
Last but not least the last match up against Somerset, knowing that’s it’s been a long trip and a long day the girls left everything on the pitch, with the first half of the game one way come onto the second half with the big talk by the coach JP the girls went back out and had a smash.
Putting in the winger Ella Havey-Brock in at the corner. With the girls working hard throughout the day in every match. Work-ons defensive line, being able to keep the speed and intensity and rucks, the support runners just an arm length away. Needing the passes to be consistent.
All the girls had a good run out Coach Jonpaul Shrosbree and both captains were very very proud.
Well done to the whole squad and good luck in the remaining festivals.
Cornwall U18s Girls Squad: Megan Moriarty, Lakia Granger, Paige Clarke, Gertie Burton, Chloe Shrosbree, Louise Daniel, Kelsey Barnard, Ella Henry-Brock, Sasha Friggens, Mia Abbott-Smith, Lucie Mills, Emily Joyce, Megan Clifford, Teigan Holden, Josie Ninnis, Holly Derrante, Louisa Meehan, Ellie Smith, Rosie Ninnis, Cree Willis-Gregory, Ellie Beynon, Lucy Rendle, Georgia McKenny, Anna Garman, Chelsea Heidstrom, Catherine Old, Faith Rowe, Kacey Rowe, Betty Matthews, Izzy Holmes, Nadine Vincent.
